KUKN
radio station in Longview, Washington
KUKN (105.5 FM, "Cookin' Country") is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Longview, Washington, United States, the station is currently owned by Washington Interstate Broadcasting, Inc.
KUKN-HD2
KUKN-HD2 (101.5 K268BN FM, "101.5 The Blitz") is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format. It was formerly classic hits as "101.5 The Wave".
On November 5, 2021, KUKN-HD2 dropped its adult hits formats and began stunting with Christmas music as "101.5 The Sleigh". On December 26, 2021, KUKN-HD2 flipped to active rock as 101.5 The Blitz.
On May 16, 2022, KUKN-HD2, “101.5 The Blitz”, introduced its first official on air lineup. Their morning show, Mood Killers with Marconi Bologna and Eddie Barella, airs 6-10a. John Paul hosts middays 10a-3p. Pork Chop hosts afternoons 3-8p.
“KUKN” enters the record as radio station in Longview, Washington. Crown Archives preserves that source wording while asking what KUKN, radio and station can confirm, complicate or overturn.
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Place names and jurisdictional language are key evidence: both can reveal earlier catalogue descriptions and overlooked record series. The source revision retrieved here is dated Aug 4, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q6339567. Authority coordinates are 46.164, -122.854. 2 of 2 selected statements include explicit references; 1 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2021 and 2022.
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